Abhijit settled on the sofa in Frederick's house. Frederick's wife Manisha brought a glass of juice to drink while Fredericks went inside to freshen up.
'What's happening these days Abhijeet sir? You guys are not dropping in for a Sunday lunch these days', Manisha asked.
'Yes, Bhabi. Work pressure is too much', replied Abhijit.
'But Fredericks says you both are busy elsewhere', with a naughty smile.
Abhijit didn't reply.
'I heard that Daya and Shreya are engaged', Manisha said.
'Yes', replied Abhijit.
'What about you? Aren't you thinking of marriage?'
'No bhabi, no such plans'.
'But why? You and Tarika have been together for years?'
'Tarika is flying to US to study'.
'Ok, but you can still get married can't you'
'I don't think so bhabi. If you don't mind, I don't want to talk about Tarika. I wish to forget her'.
Manisha felt uncomfortable at Abhijit's mannerism. He was a jovial person, but today he was in a very bad mood. She went indoors and told Fredericks about her conversation with Abhijit.
Fredericks decided to find out from Daya what was the matter. He phoned Daya from his room. Daya knew that Abhijit was angry because Tarika was engaged to someone else. He told Fredericks the whole story.
'He decided not to marry Tarika because he thinks CID officers life is risky. But he loves Tarika and is angry that she's engaged to another guy', Daya said.
Fredericks told Manisha what Daya told him.
'Marriage not for CID officers? This is stupid. I will talk to Ahbijit, Fredericks'.
She went back to the drawing room, where Abhijit was blindly channel surfing.
(to be continued. i am having exams so i am posting short chapters. please give your feedback)